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Unique program promotes skilled trades for youth
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2013 10:00 AM
A unique initiative that matches youth facing employment and social barriers with much-needed educational and practical training left a lasting impression on Orillia recently.
Local youth were chosen for the innovative program – run by St. Lawrence College in Cornwall – by Northern Lights Employment Services and Georgian College’s Centre for Employment and Career Services.
The youth participated in a comprehensive eight-week program that culminated with two construction projects that benefited a...
Special Council Meeting
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:30 AM
A Special Meeting of Council regarding the Memorial Avenue Reconstruction will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013, immediately following the Council Committee meeting, in the Council Chambers, Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South.
Further information is available by contacting:Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S.705-325-1311 or clerks@orillia.ca.
June is Recreation and Parks Month - Many Free Events in the City
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2013 05:45 AM
June is Recreation and Parks Month in Ontario
Take advantage of one of the many free events in Orillia
The Orillia Parks and Recreation Department will once again be celebrating June is Recreation and Parks Month. The goal of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is to increase awareness of the value and benefits that recreation and parks have on individuals, families and communities. "Hike it or Bike it," is the provincial theme and it will bring focus and raise awareness about the...
Business for the Arts Invites You to the Orillia Launch of artsVest
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2013 05:30 AM
Next Tuesday, June 4th, The City of Orillia is hosting an information session and sponsorship workshop for local arts and cultural organizations seeking funding through the artsVest™ program.
artsVest™ is a Business for the Arts matching incentive and sponsorship training program designed to spark new business sponsorship of arts and culture, and will operate in Orillia from 2013-2014. Arts and culture organizations in Orilla will receive in-depth sponsorship training and will be invited to...
City and OPP at an Impasse
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 07:00 AM
The City’s contract for policing expired in December, 2012. Representatives from the OPP and the City of Orillia have been negotiating a new deal for the last 8 months and have been unable to reach an agreement.
“Over the last 5 years, the OPP’s staffing levels have increased 31% while crime rates have decreased 25%,” said Mayor Orsi.
“The OPP’s current demands seek a further increase in staffing of 5 additional staff (+7.6%). We do not believe this request is justified,” added the Mayor.
The OPP...
